Speedmaster Rear Suspension

Looking to replace the rear shocks on my BPOS
After getting Avon’s fitted to my bike it’s improved the handling beyond what I was expecting
However it has highlighted just how bad the rear shocks are
I’m okay with the front end
But the rear is far too harsh and I would like a smoother ride...better damping and preload and maybe (not as important to me) rebound adjustment as well
Quite like the look of PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION (usa) but can’t find a uk distribution source
Anyone know where to go?
Any other options?
What you got on your Speedmaster/America?
Cheers
Dilligaf

 

Hi Dilligaf,
Have you had a look at tecbikeparts.com to see if they have any shocks that would suit you?
BigAl

 

Cheers Al
Yeah mate I’m trying to look at all options
Just wondered who’s fitted what and what they think

 

Cheers mate
That’s the sort of thing I was looking for
Bit more research to be done and then I’ll make a decision and spend some money

 

Cheers Scoot

 

Cheers Capt
Don’t think I’ll be doing any track days on my speedmaster
Like I said mate I feel quite happy about the front end at the moment although I did raise the forks through the clamps 10mm a while back to try and improve the handling
Since fitting the Avons the handling is massively improved and I’ve left the front end as is
My problem is now more of a comfort thing
When riding over large unavoidable pot holes which are plentiful in this bloody country the front end behaves fine but a split second later the back end sends a shockwave up my already fragile spine (glassback)
The bike doesn’t get out of shape at all it’s just a comfort thing

 

Cheers mate
Still doing my research at the moment
Can’t really find much bad said about most suspension
Only bad reviews I can find are TEC shocks
Plenty people praising TEC shocks as well
Other problems seem to be people ordering the wrong shocks for their bikes....too heavy duty etc

 

Been in touch with Ikon uk
Asked for advice and have been advised ikon adjustable 7610 shocks are the way to go
£458.26 that’s the starting price
Delivery and tax has to be added
They do some non adjustable ones from £230.22
Gotta clip board at work with a list of options written down
Ikon now has a big cross drawn over it

 

Cheers @Gopherit
Looking like I’m gonna go for Progressive 412 shocks
Can get them over here for about £270 in BLACK
Bit more searching to see if I can get them cheaper but will probably order today

 

Ok so I’ve just changed my mind again
Can’t find any negative reports on these so I’ve just ordered a pair
Cheaper than the rest but it’s a cruiser at the end of the day and it’s not like I’m trying to improve my lap times or something
Got one of the original shocks off my bike and measured it eye to eye and it’s 12.5”
The progressive ones that I was looking at in BLACK are 11.5”
Don’t want to alter the ride height either up or down so YSS it is
Hopefully I’ll get the smoother ride I’m after.....gotta be better than standard which might as well be bits of scaffolding bar they’re that harsh

 

Hi Dilligaf,
I look forward to hearing a report from you as I might consider putting these on my America if they are any good.

Cheers
AL